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Recall of Amino Acid Injection Initiated Due to Visible Particulate Matter

Though acquired by ICU Medical, the affected product contains a Hospira NDC number and label.

How Obesity Affects Body Composition, Frailty, and Pain in Older Patients

GAPNA discusses how advanced practice practitioners are well-positioned to encourage healthy lifestyles among older adults, to include activities that help attain/maintain lean muscle mass, regardless of BMI, to reduce chronic pain and frailty.

The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease

A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets, including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones.

The DASH diet has led to improvements in insulin sensitivity for those who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. A study revealed A1C levels decreased by roughly 2% while fasting blood glucose levels decreased by 29% under this diet. While the DASH diet is meant to reduce hypertension, it also reduces weight, allowing for improved glycemic control for people with type 2 diabetes.

BMI Fluctuations May Predict Poor Outcomes in CKD

High variability in body mass index is associated with an increased risk for death, requiring kidney replacement therapy, myocardial infarction, and stroke, investigators concluded.

Alcohol Consumption Risk Thresholds in Relation to Incident Atrial Fibrillation

This study describes associations of total and beverage-specific alcohol consumption with incident atrial fibrillation.

Reducing Social Isolation Is Key to Successful Aging

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, that more than 60% of US adults were lonely; these numbers only increased during the pandemic. Clinicians should focus more time on the psychological and social factors of aging to improve the quality of life of the elderly.

Behavioral Gamification Intervention Promotes Physical Activity in Adults With T2D

The researchers’ goal was to test the effectiveness of behaviorally designed gamification interventions to enhance support, collaboration, or competition to promote physical activity and weight loss among adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.

Short Periods of Intense Physical Activity Associated With Cardiorespiratory Fitness—Especially in Men With Type 2 Diabetes

Bouts of intense exercise can lead to cardiorespiratory fitness and decreased risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Green Mediterranean Diet May Be Even Healthier

Decrease in waist circumference greater than with traditional Mediterranean diet or healthy dietary guidance

Lifestyle Changes May Aid Cognitive Abilities

Improvements in lifestyle risk factors for dementia can lead to short-term improvements in cognition among community-dwelling adults experiencing cognitive decline.

Medication Misuse: Growth Hormone for Athletic Performance and Anti-Aging

There has been a significant surge in the use of growth hormone to improve athletic ability and combat aging despite no clear supporting evidence.

Physical Activity Helps Avert Premature Mortality Worldwide

Physical activity prevalence has contributed to averting premature mortality on a global scale, with about 3.9 million premature deaths averted annually.

Yoga Cuts Testosterone in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

A mindful yoga intervention reduces testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Physical Activity Tied to Mental Well-Being in Menopause

Physical activity is linked to fewer depressive symptoms, higher satisfaction with life, and higher positive affectivity in menopausal women.

Middle-Age Lifestyle Changes Can Cut Women’s Stroke Risk

Even in middle age, women can make lifestyle modifications that can substantially lower their stroke risk.

Beneficial Effects of Most Popular Diets Diminish After 12 Months

Popular diet programs are associated with improvements in weight and blood pressure, but their beneficial effects generally disappear after 12 months.

More Steps in a Day Tied to Lower Risk for Death

A greater number of daily steps — 8,000 or more — is associated with a significantly lower risk for all-cause mortality.

DASH Diet Shown to Promote Balanced Body Composition

As individuals age, maintaining muscle mass is an important part of mitigating the risk of injuries affecting independence.

Psoriasiform Dermatitis Associated With Western Diet

A Western diet can, in as little as 4 weeks, result in clinically and molecularly significant proinflammatory changes in the skin, underscoring the relationship between dietary components and skin disease.

Moderate Physical Exercise Improves Mental Health, but Overexercise May Worsen It

Physical exercise 3 to 5 times per week improves self-reported mental health, whereas exercising for 90 minutes to 3 hours may worsen mental health burden.